The Woolly Way of Ireland

Workshop Schedule from Re-Dress, Dublin

2012-01-23T09:53:00.004Z

THE BETTER FASHION INITIATIVE IT'S ONLY JUST BEGUN...

RE-Dress are giving a 20% discount on all courses running between now and Better Fashion Week in April.

20% OFF ALL CLASSES & COURSES

With one day workshops or 6 week modules and everything else in between, there is something for everyone. So whether you're looking to expand your skill set or dip your toe in the water check out our full schedule here

FEBRUARY

Shoe Upcycling - 1/2 Day Course
Saturday 18th; 10am - 2pm
Was €50; Now €40
More Info

Introduction to Sewing and Upcycling - 1/2 Day Course
Saturday 25th
Was €50; Now €40
More Info

MARCH

Ultimate Upcycling - 6 Week Course
Starts March7th for 6 Wednesdays
Was €110; Now €88
More Info

Shirt to Skirt - 2 Day Course
March 10th & 11th
10am-4pm
Was €110; Now €88
More Info

Ultimate Upcycling - 6 Week Course
Starts March7th for 6 Wednesdays
Was €110; Now €88
More Info

Shirt to Skirt - 2 Day Course

March 10th & 11th
10am-4pm
Was €110; Now €88
More Info

Introduction to Sewing and Upcycling - 1/2 Day Course
Saturday 24th
Was €50; Now €40
More Info

For more information or to book contact:

RE-DRESS
13 Windsor Place,
Pembroke Rd,
D.2

http://www.re-dress.ie

Workshop Calendar 2012, Derryaun Crafts, Co. Mayo

2012-01-22T10:14:00.001Z

DERRYAUN CRAFTS WORKSHOP CALENDAR 2012

Learn, Create, Enjoy….

Tailor-made workshops can be arranged for your own particular interests, a minimum of three people is needed. Receive 10% discount per student, please phone for details. And remember…..You can now book online!

3D Needle Felted Figures

Thursday 2nd February

Special Offer for the first workshop of the year - €67.50 per person (usual price €75.00)

Learn how to use a felting needle to sculpt wool. In this detailed workshop you will learn how to make a wire armature and various felting techniques to build your figurative form, there will be lots of tips and guidance on how to add features, hair and clothes. This is a new and exciting craft and has endless possibilities for a creative mind. This craft involves using a very sharp needle and is not suitable for children under 12 years. 2 places left.

Silver Clay Workshop – Pendants and Rings with Lisa Fahy

Sunday 4th March

Due to the expensive cost of materials (metal clay is 99% pure silver) for this workshop pricing is higher than usual – you will make a minimum of three pieces. €130.00

This full day workshop provides an introduction to working with silver clay. In the morning, we will practice basic metal clay skills by making pendants. In the afternoon, we will use those skills and more to design rings. All of the jewellery can be worn home at the end of the day.

Copper Work – Copper and Art Glass Bead Pendant.

Thursday 26th April

Design and make a copper pendant from scratch. This workshop is an introduction to basic copper work on a small scale for jewellery. Learn how to forge, cut and stamp sheet copper, melt copper wire to form a ball end and make a wire wrapped loop. No experience is needed. Cost €75.00

Friday 27th April –More Copper Work – this workshop is a continuation from the day before, giving students the opportunity to make more pieces and further their knowledge. Cost €50.00 for those that have booked day 1.

Book one day (Thursday 26th only) €75.00

Book two days Thursday 26th and Friday 27th) €125.00

Basket Weaving With Joe Hogan, Renowned Master Craftsman

Thurs and Fri 30th and 31st August

Cost €160.00. (covers two days) Class limited to six students.

This workshop is aimed at both beginners and basket weavers wishing to explore a different shape i.e. a shopper or small turf basket. The aim of the course is to give as thorough an introduction as possible to making a basket, from making the base to finishing the border, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

All courses run from 10am to 4.30pm.

A 50% deposit is required with bookings. Deposits are non-refundable but your booking can be transferred with 7 days notice. Please pay online, credit card or send a P.O. or a cheque made payable to Derryaun Crafts with your booking.

For more information contact: Suzie Sullivan

Derryaun Crafts,

Sheefry House,

Drummin,

Nr. Westport,

Co Mayo.

T: 098 21888

E: suzie@derryauncrafts.com

www.derryauncrafts.com

We stock a range of craft equipment, materials and handmade gifts. A mail order catalogue can be found on our web site www.derryauncrafts.com www.derryauncrafts.artfire.com

Other Craft News

I will be teaching felt making – both wet and dry at the International Quilt Festival of Ireland 2012

Venue. NUI Galway Campus

WET Felt-making

Saturday 9th June, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Sunday 10th June, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

DRY Felt-Making

Saturday 9th June, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Sunday 10th June, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Cost: €68.00 per person

To book please visit - http://www.iqfoi.com/workshops.html

Yarn Bombing at its best!!

2012-01-20T21:59:00.001Z

OK, so we're a bit partial to a bit of yarn-bombing on this blog, but check out this music video, made in collaboration with textile artist, Sarah Applebaum.

The Spinner of Inishere, a play by Mairead Sharry, Galway

2012-01-17T11:03:00.002Z

The Spinner of Inishere

a new play by Mairéad Sharry

performed by The Strolling Players

Thursday 29^th March, 8.30pm, Townhall Theatre, Galway

I don't think we have ever promoted a play on The Woolly Way blog before. But it has such strong textile connections, how could we not! The play is about the traditional life of a widow, who spins, weaves and knits Aran sweaters on the Aran Islands. Here is the rest of the story...

"Three actors are reluctant to commit to a new play. The actress, a star of romantic comedies, has been promised the greatest love story ever told. The actor who is a veteran of physical gritty roles is promised the vilest murder ever and the bodhran player from Australia can't believe his luck when one of the characters just happens to be a bodhran player from Australia! Is the spinner of Inishere spinning yarn or spinning a yarn?"

The play is written by our very own Mairead Sharry, a spinner and weaver from the Aran Islands. Mairead is no stranger to the pen, having already published a book 'Yarns, Short Stories' . Last year, she also published a children's books, 'Ronan'. This book is a whimsical look at the traditional life and customs of the Aran Islands and in particular the island of Inishere through the eyes of a little boy called Ronan. Mairead also illustrated the book, using textile collages and the result is beautiful! Both books are available to buy from Kennys Bookshop, Galway

For more information on Mairead, visit her blog www.maireadsharry.blogspot.com/

The Spinner of Inishere

TICKETS: €10 / €8

You can buy tickets here: http://tht.ie/1370/The-Spinner-of-Inishere

Town Hall Theatre
Courthouse Square,
Galway,
Ireland.

Administration: 091-569755

Box Office: 091-569777

Email: thtsales@galwaycity.ie

Website: www.tht.ie

Waterbased Photo Screen-printing Weekend Course

2012-01-17T10:08:00.000Z

Waterbased Photo Screen Printing weekend course with the Cork Printmakers

14 April - 15 April 2012

10am - 5pm on both days

This course covers the process of developing stencils on screens from photographic sources to produce a small edition of full-colour screen-prints. This print method was popularized as a fine art medium, by artists such as Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg. The tutor is Marianne Keating and the course is suitable for beginners and refreshers.

Fee: 195 euros

Cork Printmakers

Wandesford Quay,

Clarke's Bridge,

Cork City

Tel: (021) 4322422
Email: info@corkprintmakers.ie
Web: www.corkprintmakers.ie

Textile Workshops in Kinsale, Co. Cork

2012-01-16T09:34:00.000Z

A range of textile courses will be taking place throughout the year

at Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre, Co. Cork.

Introduction to Batik

Dates: March 25th 2012, September 16th 2012

Time: 10-4.30pm
Price: €60
Learn how to make batik and produce your own batik artwork in one day. Batik is a beautiful ancient art where colour and wax is applied to create beautiful and vibrant designs. Try batik painting, dipping, tie dying and waxing in a one day workshop. Select a design or a project to work from and complete a masterpiece from start to finish. Why not add some of your own unique flourishes to the piece and stitch in a detail?
Suitable for beginners and those with experience of batik.

Introduction to Weaving & Rag Weaving

Dates: April 22nd 2012

Time: 10-4.30pm
Price: €60
Learn to weave or develop your handweaving skills. Warping methods and techniques will be covered so each participant can leave with the know how to weave on their own. Looms and materials provided but participants are encouraged to bring materials, images and fabrics that will inspire them. Projects to suit beginners to intermediate levels.

Introduction to Needle Felting

Dates: October 10th 2012

Time: 10-4.30pm
Price: €60
Needle felting is a dry felting technique. Using specialized needles, pre-felt and fibers, beautiful images can be built with surprising detail. It is a simple and relaxing process that everyone can enjoy. Needle felting projects as absolutely stunning due to the intense textiles and colors of the materials used and is completely addictive. Why not try this craft with our one-day introductory workshop suitable for beginners and those with experience?

For more information and bookings contact: http://www.kinsaleceramics.com/
Blog: www.haveeweanywool.wordpress.com/

The Fashion Hothouse, Dublin

2012-01-15T20:54:00.000Z

The Fashion Hothouse is a new facility where Irish fashion designers can access the skills and services needed to produce their collections, 100% in Ireland.

An innovative one-stop-shop offering:
• Pattern making
• Sampling
• Production runs
• Incubation space
• Workshops inc 1 on 1 skills training
• Specialised consultancy
..and more, to Irish fashion designers.

The Hothouse is located on the top floor of a linen mill built in 1863 and has a rich history of fashion production stretching back decades

The newly renovated 1600 sq ft facility offers panoramic views across Dublin City and Mountains and houses the highest standard of industrial quality production equipment from Pfaff, Yamato, Brother and Toyota, operating on standard and 3 phase power.

• 5 Thread over locker
• 3 Thread over locker
• Babylocker
• Coverstitch machine
• Button swing machines
• Buttonhole machine
• Felling machine
• Fusing Press
• 3 x industrial sewing machines
• Boiler and irons
• Skirt pressing machine

For more information check out www.fashionhothouse.com

or their Facebook page

'Textiles: art, culture, heritage', Annual CTN Conference, Cork

2012-01-12T22:05:00.001Z

A Two Day Festival of Textiles from Britain and Ireland’s Leading Contemporary Textile Artists

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 March 2012

Western Gateway Building

UCC,

Western Road,

Cork

Elizabeth Brimelow , Nigel Cheney, Emer Fahy, Eileen France, Amanda Gizzi , Matthew Harris, Libby Heckett, Annie Hutchinson, Allie Kay , Jenny Monks, Lesley Stothers, Virginia Teehan

The CTN Annual Textile Conference has grown in strength, and prestige since it began, and the number of attendees rises each year. This year, to cater for the numbers and also for anyone who may not be practice textiles, but has an interest in art, history or archaeology of textiles, half day and day tickets are now available.

On Saturday there will be talks by renowned textile artists including Matthew Harris, Elizabeth Brimelow, Amanda Gizzi. Speakers also include Eileen France on the ‘Cork Museum Lace Collection’, and Emer Fahy, ‘A History of Irish Quilts'.

Harry Clarke, Stained Glass, Honon Chapel, Cork

“The Honan Chapel, in UCC, and its liturgical collection are products of the Irish Arts & Crafts Movement (1894-1925). The designers were searching for a new sense of Irish national identity on the threshold of political independence from Britain. This was expressed by looking back to the traditions of Celtic art and Hiberno-Romanesque architecture and blending them with contemporary tastes for Art Nouveau.”

Textile Archaeologist, Libby Heckett, will give a talk on the Honan Textiles, while former director of the Hunt Museum, and current director of Cultural Projects at UCC, Virginia Teehan will give a talk on the Chapel

On Sunday there will be workshops in Sketchbooks, Patchwork, Weaving, Needle-Felt

Machine Embroidery and Wire Forms

Workshops run Sunday 10.00am to 4.30pm with an hour for lunch

*except Matthew Harris workshop which runs Saturday 2.00 to 5.00pm and Sunday 10.00am to 4.30pm

For more information and to download the brochure and application form, visit www.corktextiles.com

Non-members: Saturday €60, Half-day €35, Sunday €90

Members: Saturday €50, Half-day €30, Sunday €80

Early registration ensures a place in your chosen workshop.

FACILITIES:

• All workshops are on the ground floor

• There will be restaurant facilities on site, both days

• The No.8 bus from the city centre stops directly outside the Western Gateway Building

• Parking is free and adjacent to the building

• There is plenty of accommodation on Western Road within walking distance of the venue

Suggestions available on the website www.corktextiles.com

• Bring lists, and further information on the speakers and workshops will be on the website

www.corktextiles.com and on Facebook

Latest Course Updates with 'Its Sew Easy', Dublin

2012-01-12T21:02:00.000Z

It’s “Sew Easy” with Maebh

A range of courses in Dressmaking, Transition Year Students, Curtain Making, Creative Cushion, Roman Blinds, Beginners Sewing, Alterations and lots more.

Dressmaking 5 week/3hrs a week/€185

Transition Year 4 week/1.5 hrs a week/€85

Soft Furnishings 5 week/3hrs a week/ €185

Beginners 1 day/10am-4.30pm/€110

Alterations 1 day/10am-4.30pm/€90

Creative Cushion 1 day/10am-4.30pm/€120

Curtain Making` 1 day/10am-4.30pm/€135

Roman Blinds, 1 day/10am-4.30pm/€135

Beginners / Improvers Sewing and Alterations.

Courses starting January 2012

For further info visit: www.seweasy.ie

12 Merville Road,

Stillorgan,

Co Dublin.

E-mail: maebh@seweasy.ie

Phone: 087 953 68 18

Happy New Year!!

2012-01-09T21:43:00.000Z

Fireworks on New Years Eve, Dingle Harbour, Co. Kerry

Greetings, good gentles/ladies and apologies for the belated blog updates. We've been in slow mode over the festivities but hope to get back into regular postings asap!

The Year of Craft may be over, but it’s going to be an exciting year for textiles in Ireland. As well as lots of markets, craft fairs, courses, workshops, summer schools, and exhibitions being organised, there are a few major events taking place this year, which include:

Showcase: the annual showing of Irish designers, manufacturers and craftspeople takes place at the end of the month. There has been some great coverage in Irish newspapers: The Independent "Fashionistas jump for joy at our gorgeous-geansai" The Examiner Orders of more than 20m expected at design and craft showcase 2012 The Irish Times Showcase expo: The best of Irish designers
The annual Cork Textiles Network Conference takes place in UCC, Cork in March
The 1st International Quilt Festival of Ireland takes place in UCG, Galway in June
and of course The Knitting and Stitching Show will be back in November

The Woolly Way blog is run completely on a volunteer basis, and is working towards becoming a grassroots organisation for promoting textiles, of all kinds, to everyone, inclusively. It is with great enthusiasm and fibre love, that we try to bring you all the information about what is going on in Ireland, to help promote new and established individuals, businesses, groups, guilds, studios, mills, etc, you name it. If its textile we're interested! So, please mail us with information and updates to woollywayATgmailDOTcom.

PINC Programme - Business Mentoring for Women, Cork

2011-12-19T12:07:00.002Z

PINC is an intensive programme for female entrepreneurs who want to take their business ideas to the next stage. The programme is run part time over ten weeks, allowing participants to balance their family commitments while at the same time plan and develop their business ventures.

The idea behind PINC is to allow participants the opportunity to focus on their business idea in a structured group environment, whilst at the same time offering one to one business mentoring on all aspects of the project, including market research, business development and funding advice.

Please register your interest for next programme - Commencing Jan 2012

Interviews taking place early Jan, so apply now!

http://www.rubiconcentre.ie/index.php/programmes/pinc-programme-form

DURATION
10 weeks part-time (2 mornings per week)

PROGRAMME CONTENT
Evaluating your idea
Drawing up your business plan
Market Research
Funding for your business
Ideas for growing your business

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FROM ATTENDING THE COURSE
Each participant will be allocated an experienced business mentor.
A contribution towards crèche fees is available.
Office space in a first class business environment.
There is no cost to attend the course or to avail of the office space

More information here:
http://www.rubiconcentre.ie/index.php/programmes/pinc-programme

The Rubicon Centre
CIT Campus, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland.
paul.healy@rubiconcentre.ie
+353 (0)21 4928900
+353 (0)21 4928909

Opportunity for Knitters

2011-12-07T11:46:00.001Z

claireanneobrien.com is looking for Irish knitters

Hello, I am a knitted textiles designer specialising in interior products such as cushions, stools and poufs. I am looking for Irish knitters as I am keen for them to be Irish made. I am happy to work on a postal basis and instructions and yarn will be provided. The knitting is really simple, basic garter stitch with some mattress stitch, plain pieces of knitting with no real shaping so would appeal to all levels of knitters. I am hoping to build up a reliable and efficient network of knitters and to work on an ongoing basis.

If you are interested please do get in touch with me at info@claireanneobrien.com.

For all those busy makers...

2011-12-02T14:31:00.001Z

Tis the season of late nights for makers of all kinds. So for all those working at craft fairs, and those making presents, lets get the Christmas ball rolling...

Cobh Fish Exchange Fundraiser, Cork

2011-12-02T10:52:00.001Z

COBH FISH EXCHANGE AUCTION NETS SIRIUS ARTS CENTRE OVER €1,000 TO SUPPORT FUTURE PROJECTS!

"On Sunday 13 November we celebrated the end of the Cobh Fish Exchange exhibition facilitated by artist, Deirdre Nelson with THE GREAT FISH AUCTION. 50 fish chosen from the exhibition were auctioned off and over €1,000 was raised to help support Sirius and future community engagement projects such as this. If you missed the auction but would be interested in purchasing a fish of your very own, we still have a few available. You can either drop by the office during opening hours, we will have a number of these hand made mackerel available for purchase… make an offer for a good cause!"

More info here: http://siriusarts.wordpress.com/2011/11/16/115/

"Made in Ireland" - New Fashion Initiative launched by ReDress

2011-12-02T10:40:00.001Z

www.madeinirelandproject.com

Re-dress have launched a ‘Made in Ireland’ Swing Tag to acknowledge Fashion and Accessories produced in Ireland

The ‘made in Ireland’ project has been founded by Re-dress as a response to the growing need for support for the Irish fashion sector. The aim of the project is to increase the visibility of fashion products that are made in Ireland.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

To clearly identify fashion products that are produced in Ireland.

To promote the products, brands and organisations that are awarded membership of the made in Ireland project through consumer campaigns, press outreach and industry networks.

To connect the craft, design and manufacturing sectors operational in Ireland and promote collaboration and trade between them.

To identify opportunities for growth within the Irish fashion and design industries in both the domestic and export markets.

STRUCTURE
The made in Ireland project is a membership organisation managed, monitored and administrated by Re-dress The Better Fashion Initiative Ltd. – a not-for-profit organisation promoting better fashion practice within the fashion industry.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Membership will be assessed through an invitation, application and / or referral process. Membership will be awarded to those who’s products meet the standards as set our in the membership criteria matrix and project charter. Applications will be processed on by a combination of self-assessment & peer review.

Logo
Phase one of the project development will be the release of a universally adopted made in Ireland logo displayed by all members on their products covered under the charter and any marketing / press or promotional material subsequently developed.A choice of branded material will be made available to all members and will include swing-tags, small labels, window decals and POS display stands.

Website
The tag will be accompanied by an explanatory website with listings of all participating members. Each listing will include contact information, product / editorial imagery description of the product manufacturing process / place and links to home-pages / members websites.

Launch
Providing the successful adoption and incorporation of both - a long-term marketing strategy will be implemented starting with a co-ordinated press call and marketing push to launch the logo on November 24th 2011

The initiative has already been embraced by stellar figures from the Irish Fashion world including; Heather Finn, Lisa Shawgi, Emma Kate Manley, Yvonne Ryan, Eily O Connor, Eoin McDonnagh, and designer Sinéad Doyle, commented on the importance of the Made in Ireland ethos to both Irish Fashion and Irish Trade,

For more information on the Made in Ireland project, or to download a membership application form, or to simply find out more details on Re-dress and better fashion practices, log onto

www.madeinirelandproject.com

or follow Re-dress on Facebook www.facebook.com/re-dress

Ceadogan Rugs, Co. Wexford

2011-11-29T23:08:00.001Z

Beautiful little video on the making of Ceadogan Rugs, in Co. Wexford

www.ceadogan.ie
www.facebook.com/ceadogan

A Ceadogán Rug from A&E on Vimeo.

Opportunity for Weaver, Co. Tyrone

2011-11-27T21:01:00.001Z

Camphill Community Clanabogan is looking for a work co-ordinator for a well established weaving workshop with up to 12 residents with learning disabilities.

Essential criteria:

. Experience of hand weaving
. Ability to manage a weaving workshop

. Good communication skills . Ability to work in a team.
. Ability to take responsibility and initiative .
Ability to manage administration and record keeping

Desirable criteria:

. Experience in working with people with learning disabilities
. Experience of community living
. Experience of anthroposophy
. Social Care qualifications

This position could be salaried or the person could join the life-sharing community

Vetting and references required.

Please contact:

Hetty van Brandenburg,

Camphill Community Clanabogan,

15 Drudgeon Road, Omagh,

Co. Tyrone

BT78 1TJ

N. Ireland

Tel: +44 (0)2882 256100
E-mail: hetty@camphillclanabogan.com
www.camphillclanabogan.com

Focus on Irish Textiles Event, Cork

2011-11-23T10:24:00.001Z

Focus on Irish Textiles Event

Saturday 26 November

11:00am - 15:00pm

West Wing 5, UCC, Cork

FITE (an Irish word meaning “woven”) aims to bring together all who have an interest in historical textiles and to showcase the high quality of research undertaken in this area.

FITE will take place in West Wing 5 in University College Cork on Saturday 26 November 2011.

The day will feature a number of presentations on various aspects of the clothing and textiles of Ireland up to 1700. The programme is now online.

Admission is free and anyone with an interest in the area is invited to attend.

Attendees can register by email to irishtextiles@gmail.com, on Facebook, or in person on the day.

Pre-registration not required but appreciated for catering

Speakers include:

Aislinn Collins "The Moy Gown: Dating and Replicating"
Rónán O'Caoimh "Padded Armour in Medieval Ireland"
Brendan Griffin "Use of Colour"
Melissa Shiels "Male Viking Age Shaggy Mantle"

For more information visit:

https://sites.google.com/site/fitecork/home

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=323980707615284

The Colour of Sound, Exhibition, Cork Textile Network, Cork

2011-11-20T22:00:00.001Z

Colour of Sound

24th November - 20th December 2011

An exhibition of textiles by members of the Cork Textile Network, will take place in

The School of Music, Cork

Opening hours: Mon - Fri 10am-7pm / Sat 10am-5pm

www.corktextiles.com

Christmas Craft Fairs 2011

2011-11-20T12:29:00.001Z

Apologies for the lack of posts the past week or so, I've been really busy with general life stuff!! I haven't had the time to update the blog.

I've received lots of emails about Christmas Craft Fairs that are taking place around the country, and normally I post about them all, but this year, there seems to be an awful lot more, and I just dont have the time to sort/edit and post them all. So I've decided this year, not to post any. Sorry! Next year, I promise to be more organised.

There are lots of places to advertise, and find out about craft fairs around the country. Here are a few places I recommend advertising your craft fair.

www.ccoi.com Crafts Council of Ireland website

www.irishcraftupdate.com I highly recommend contacting Karen, her noticeboard and e-newsletter have a great readership.

www.twitter.com if you are not on twitter already, sign up. Its a fantastic instant (and free) way to get lots of advertising, and there are lots of very helpful people on it. I find it easier than Facebook. The Woolly Way doesn't have a twitter account of its own, its too much for me to handle at the minute, but I'm there as stitchlily. I'll gladly pass on any info for you.

THE GREAT FISH AUCTION! Sirius Arts Centre, Cork

2011-11-09T12:37:00.001Z

Cobh County Cork
presents

THE GREAT FISH AUCTION!

13th November 2011 at 7pm

at Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork

Facilitated by Deirdre Nelson

in celebration of 2011 Irish Year of Craft

All Welcome

The final event related to the Cobh Fish Exchange which is a collaborative collective project involving schools, community groups and individuals from all over Ireland, who answered Deirdre’s call for a mackerel run of the textile variety – fish of all shapes and sizes presently fill the centre gallery here at Sirius!

THE AUCTION 50 fish which were chosen by transition year students from Colaiste Muire will be auctioned on the night - all other fish can be pre-bought now during gallery hours or can be purchased on the night of the auction, prices starting at €5 just talk to staff-member at the gallery if you come in before the auction and you can make your purchase.

All Proceeds from the GREAT FISH AUCTION will benefit the Sirius Building Fund and future community engagement events.

Special thanks to Cork County Council Arts Grants and the Arts Council for their support of this project.

Gallery Hours:

Wed – Fri 11AM – 5pm (closed 1 – 2)

Sat & Sun 2pm – 5pm /

Mon & Tues closed

For more information please contact

Sirius Arts Centre

T: 021 481 3790

E: cobharts@iol.ie

W: www.siriusartscentre.ie

Exchange Market Renovation, Dublin

2011-10-28T09:20:00.000+01:00

Helpers Wanted: Exchange Market Renovation

Wanted; People in Art, Craft, Design, Making, Music, Photography, Event Management and P.R. as well as anyone with enthusiasm, motivation and willingness to really get stuck into a project.

Exchange Dublin are seeking helpers to assist them in their endeavour of running a stonkingly good monthly Art, Craft+Design Market. This Market is currently something of a one woman show – and that woman thinks it could multiply in greatness with a team of people to propel it. This shebang is in need of P.R., online contribution, physical work, word spreading and clever thinking. It has so much potential. We have a beautiful indoor space with enormous windows and wooden floors, a kitchen, wifi and an existing list of stallholders. We believe that with the right level of organisation and some contribution from lots of people this monthly event could be a fantastic and memorable experience. As with everything in our not for profit Collective Arts Centre all positions are voluntary. Funds raise! d from stallholders money goes towards financing Exchange and keeping it running as many free, inclusive, all ages events as possible.

What you will gain from your work with us: Experience of event management as well as of working within a team in a uniquely open minded and flexible collective. The benefits of being an active part of your craft market. Whether you have a little time or a lot of time to give we would love your help. References will be provided in return.

So you who is reading this, if you are thinking in the back of your mind “I’d like to get in on this” come to see us and talk about our Market (that could be your Market too) on Wednesday 26 October at 5.30pm in Exchange Dublin. And if you can’t make that email us to let us know that you’re interested – we’ll keep you in the loop.

We are looking for: • Artists, designers and crafters looking for a monthly market to have a stall at and play an active role in. • People of all backgrounds who don’t necessarily want a stall but want to take part in putting this together.

T: 01 6779264 
E: markets@exchangedublin.ie 
www.facebook.com/ExchangeMarket

'Of word and stitch', an Exhibition by Roisin Markham, Wexford

2011-10-24T22:54:00.001+01:00

Of Word and Stitch

Roisin Markham

An visual conversation through handmade textiles, painting, writing and mixed media as part of Wexford Fringe at the Irish National Heritage Park till 6 November 2011.

See images from the exhibition and find out more about it: http://creativedynamic.blogspot.com/2011/10/about-my-new-exhibition-of-word-and.html or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CreativeDynamix

Quiltposium Magazine looking for Irish articles for Spring Edition

2011-10-24T10:11:00.000+01:00

Do any of you have an IRISH story to tell?

we are featuring an entire section in our spring QUILTPOSIUM MAGAZINE for any kind of stories related to ireland, irish quilting, the irish, irish ancestory, heart warming, funny and just good ole irish stories!

contact me at jim@quiltposium.com and tell me more!

www.quiltposium.com

International Quilt Festival of Ireland 2012, Galway

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The Annual International Quilt Festival of Ireland

June 7th – 10th 2012

Brought to you by Irish Patchwork Society, Northern IrelandPatchwork Guild, The Quilter's Guild of Ireland and Sew Many Places.

"Unlike other quilt festivals and conventions held around the world, where all the functions take place in an enormous convention hall, our festival will be located on the beautiful NUI campus in Galway, Ireland, where we are designing a special Quilter’s Village on the banks of the River Corrib. Here you’ll be able to walk around and enjoy all the special attractions this village has to offer.

There will be a Quilter’s Market where you can buy everything from Irish crafts to traditional Irish Brown Bread, the Fat Quarters Chocolate Shop, a School House for our hands-on quilting classes, a Quilter's Canteen that seats over 800 people, over a dozen special quilt exhibits on display in various buildings throughout the village, and the Town Hall, where you will find over 50 vendors who have created booths to tease you with their latest state-of-the-art products and services!"

Individual Rate: €15 euros per day/3 day pass for €28

Group rate: 10 or more people is €13 euros per person per day/€25 euros per person for a 3 day pass.

There is also a range of non-quilting classes including an overnight “Knitting in the Aran Islands tour”, Jewelry Making, Felt Making, Knitting, Crocheting, Pottery, Irish Lace Making, Weaving, Stained Glass Making, Candle Making, Glass Making , Basket Weaving, Embroidery, Painting, Beading, Doll Making.

If you are interested in travelling from abroad, there is a number of package tours being arranged, visit www.iqfoi.com/tours.html for more information

For a full schedule of events visit: www.iqfoi.com

Email: info@IQFOI.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/International-Quilt-Festival-of-Ireland

The International Quilt Festival of Ireland managing director is Jim West. Jim is originally from Illinois in America, but now calls Galway, Ireland his home. He is the owner of Sew Many Places travel company and publisher of the free, quarterly magazine for quilters called Quiltposium, with over 207,000 registered readers.